heronbill

/ˈhɛrənbɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

The bill of a heron, typically yellow or orange in color.

“The heronbill was a prominent feature of the wading bird’s beak.”

2. verb

To cut or sever something, typically with a sharp bill, like that of a heron.

“The heronbill snapped through the fishing line, freeing the hooked fish.”

Synonyms

  • beak
  • bill

Antonyms

  • dullness
  • softness